Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City | Tall sunflowers that really stand out in the field

2026July 2026JulyAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto Citysunflower (Helianthus annuus)Yamanashi prefecture (Chuubu area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)
北杜市明野サンフラワーフェスで、畑の中でひときわ高く目立つひまわり

This photo was taken at the Akino Sunflower Festival in Hokuto City and shows a sunflower that stood taller than the others around it and really stood out in the field.

Date & Time2026年7月25日
photographerwithout batting an eyelid
LocationAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto City
AddressAkeno, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture
Photography EquipmentCanon EOS R
lensCanon EF70-200mm F2.8L IS II USM
F value2.8
suspended solids1/4000s
ISO400
Shooting route on the same dayOishi Park →directional marker or indicatorAkino Sunflower Festival, Hokuto City →directional marker or indicatorIdojiri Historic Site Park →directional marker or indicatorKamisuwa Station →directional marker or indicatorMatsumoto Castle →directional marker or indicatorHotaka Shrine →directional marker or indicatorNagano prefecture (Chuubu area)

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